NEEPCO Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 25 Posts

NEEPCO Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for young engineering and geology graduates looking to build a rewarding career in India's power sector. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), a Schedule-A Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC, has officially released Advertisement No. NEEPCO/01/2026 inviting applications for 25 Executive Trainee vacancies across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Geology disciplines. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Shillong, Meghalaya, NEEPCO has been a backbone of power generation in the North Eastern Region of India. The corporation operates the largest hydro power plant in the region and is the only CPSU running hydro, gas-based, and renewable power stations simultaneously. Working under the Ministry of Power, NEEPCO plays a vital role in harnessing the power potential of the northeastern states. This NEEPCO Executive Trainee 2026 recruitment is purely based on GATE 2026 scores, followed by a personal interview for shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have appeared and qualified in GATE 2026 in the relevant discipline are eligible to apply online through the official NEEPCO website between 14 May 2026 and 3 June 2026. Selected candidates will be appointed at the E-2 Grade with a pay scale of ₹50,000–3%–₹1,60,000 (IDA). After successfully completing one year of training, they will be promoted to the E-3 Grade. The monthly cost-to-company is approximately ₹1,00,000, inclusive of DA, HRA, cafeteria allowance, location-based allowance, and contributions toward provident fund and superannuation schemes. The vacancies are distributed across categories including UR, EWS, OBC (NCL), SC, ST, and PwBD, ensuring equal opportunity for all eligible candidates. Age relaxations are available as per Government of India norms for reserved categories. Female candidates and SC/ST/PwBD/ESM applicants are exempt from paying the application fee. Candidates are required to execute a service agreement bond committing to serve NEEPCO for a minimum of four years, including the training period. The bond amount is ₹2,50,000 for General/EWS/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates and ₹1,25,000 for SC/ST candidates. This is a fantastic government job opportunity for engineering graduates who have cleared GATE 2026 and are seeking placement in a reputed PSU. The role offers not just a stable career but also hands-on experience working on challenging hydropower and energy projects in some of the most geotechnically complex terrains in the country. Interested and eligible candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online before the deadline.